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Influenza immunization program begins October 17
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EDMONTON ? Alberta is launching its annual influenza immunization program on Oct. 17.
The influenza vaccine will be made available, free of charge, to all Albertans six months of age and older, through dedicated influenza immunization clinics, as well as some pharmacist and physician offices.
?As the single most effective means of protecting oneself from influenza infection and illness, annual immunization is an important part of every Albertans? fall routine, every year,? says Dr. Gerry Predy, Senior Medical Officer of Health, Alberta Health Services. ?We call it an annual immunization for a reason: to maintain your immunity, and be protected for the season ahead, you need to get immunized every year.?
Dr. Predy also reminds Albertans that by making immunization an annual event, they?re not only protecting themselves, they?re protecting those around them.
?Immunization limits the spread of illness,? says Dr. Predy. ?The more people who protect themselves by getting their annual influenza immunization, the less transmission of illness we see in our communities.?
Albertans can find more information, including complete influenza immunization clinic schedules, online at: www.albertahealthservices.ca, or by calling Health Link Alberta, toll-free at 1-866-408-LINK (5465).
Upcoming clinic schedules will also be advertised each week in local newspapers, beginning the week of Oct. 10.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than 3.7 million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/5810.asp
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Influenza Immunization
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When you make influenza immunization an annual event, you protect yourself, your family, and our communities from infection & illness.
Beginning October 17, annual influenza immunization will be offered, free of charge, to all Albertans (six months of age & older) through Influenza Immunization Clinics across Alberta.
More information on influenza and immunization:
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza.asp
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EDMONTON ? Alberta is launching its annual influenza immunization program on Oct. 17.
The influenza vaccine will be made available, free of charge, to all Albertans six months of age and older, through dedicated influenza immunization clinics, as well as some pharmacist and physician offices.
?As the single most effective means of protecting oneself from influenza infection and illness, annual immunization is an important part of every Albertans? fall routine, every year,? says Dr. Gerry Predy, Senior Medical Officer of Health, Alberta Health Services. ?We call it an annual immunization for a reason: to maintain your immunity, and be protected for the season ahead, you need to get immunized every year.?
Dr. Predy also reminds Albertans that by making immunization an annual event, they?re not only protecting themselves, they?re protecting those around them.
?Immunization limits the spread of illness,? says Dr. Predy. ?The more people who protect themselves by getting their annual influenza immunization, the less transmission of illness we see in our communities.?
Albertans can find more information, including complete influenza immunization clinic schedules, online at: www.albertahealthservices.ca, or by calling Health Link Alberta, toll-free at 1-866-408-LINK (5465).
Upcoming clinic schedules will also be advertised each week in local newspapers, beginning the week of Oct. 10.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than 3.7 million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/5810.asp
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Influenza Immunization
<!-- teaser --><!-- template type --><!-- features --><!-- rss --><!-- table of contents --><!-- date --><!-- content -->Fall into the routine
When you make influenza immunization an annual event, you protect yourself, your family, and our communities from infection & illness.
Beginning October 17, annual influenza immunization will be offered, free of charge, to all Albertans (six months of age & older) through Influenza Immunization Clinics across Alberta.
More information on influenza and immunization:
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza.asp